If you are also new to the list to know about this magical grain, then we have come up with some interesting facts about this ancient grain. Representative image. Credit: Reuters.
If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to your regular wheat, go for kamut.
Khorasan wheat, commonly known as Kamut, is an ancient grain that looks like wheat but is twice the size of a regular wheat. The grain is said to contain more nutrients than regular wheat. It is packed with minerals, amino acids, lipids and fatty acids.
Although the grain has been around for a long time, it is now gaining popularity on the farms of North America. If you are also new to the list to know about this magical grain, then we have come up with some interesting facts about this ancient grain.
History and terminology
It was believed that Khorasan wheat was first cultivated in the Iranian province of Khorasan. That is why it was called Khorasan. There is a belief in Egyptian culture that the grain was found in King Tut’s tomb in Egypt. Kamut is also known as King Tut wheat. The other names of Kamut are the camel’s tooth because of its shape and the wheat of the prophet because of the historical story of Noah who took him to the bow. Kamut is a precious grain because it contains twice the amount of nutrients than other wheats.
Use and nutrition
Kamut is used for making various food products such as pizza bases, pasta, bread, pancakes, cookies and even beer. Nutritionally, kamut is high in minerals and 65 percent more amino acids than regular wheat. It has a 40 percent higher amount of protein than the home-grown wheat. Kamut has been proven to be helpful in curing indigestion. The magic grain also aids in weight loss and boosts metabolism and immunity. Selenium found in Kamut helps in maintaining hormonal health. The fiber present in kamut helps maintain cholesterol levels. Kamut is very rich in phosphorus and it is important for building bone strength.
So, if you are looking for a healthy alternative to your regular wheat, you can go for kamut.
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